How far is Glen Allen, VA from South Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Glen Allen, VA to South Suffolk, VA is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Allen and South Suffolk.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Woodman Road
150 m · 16 sec · Woodman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
1737 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
30 mi · 33 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road
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Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Allen and South Suffolk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
30 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Glen Allen and Sunny near South Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Allen to South Suffolk?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Glen Allen and 49.6 miles from South Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Allen and Sunny near South Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Allen and South Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 82.71 mi (133.11 km).
#1 Glen Allen
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,774 |
| Coordinates | 37.6659800, -77.5063700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Suffolk
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 80,690 |
| Coordinates | 36.7170900, -76.5902300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carolina Road (-76.590122, 36.717084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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